Smokvenjak

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Smokvenjak is a rather simple, yet delicious dessert originating from the Croatian region of Dalmatia. Sometimes referred to as an "ancient energy bar", it consists of two basic ingredients: figs and grape liqueur known as lozovača. Depending on the location, other ingredients are often added to smokvenjak, such as almonds, walnuts, and fennel. The resulting mass is shaped into a variety of forms depending on the location, and smokvenjak is then left to dry until it is ready for consumption.